Question:
Computer Science Student wondering
Well I bought a Dell Inspiron E1705 awhile ago and now that i'm going to school i'd like a more portable laptop. Heres the information:
1) What is your budget?
1500 USD
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Homework, programming, a little gaming (WoW)
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
I will be taking it back and forth to school.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
World of Warcraft, maybe guild wars
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
No not really, looked into macbooks seemed expensive, and my school uses PCs so don't want to complicate my life in that aspect.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I want the longest battery life possible!! this is important
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
no i do not
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Wide screen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
doesn't matter
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
semi- important
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
I'm buying it probably off the internet, and I would like it to last as long as possible
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
100-120
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
i'd like a DVD-CD/RW
Answer:
Re: Computer Science Student wondering
check out the asus w7j with the 9-cell battery. perhaps the sony sz. for something will longer battery life with the ultra-capacity battery and more durability, the hp nc6400 is a good choice.
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The Sony SZ looks like a nice choice based on your needs although it will be near the top of your budget.
The HP nc6400 is also worth considering, although it is a bit larger.
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Re: Computer Science Student wondering
Thanks for the tips everyone, i've looked into them and gonna think about it.
Anyone know anything about a Dell e1505. I was fooling around and set up a system with 2gigs ram, 256 mb graphics card, and a 9 cell battery? I read around a bit and the 9 cell battery should get me 4-5+ based on settings.
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well, the e1505 isn't incredibly portable, considering that it is a 15.4" and a little under 7 lb. but it is definitely a good price for what you get.
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Yeah, the e1505 is okay. I used one for a weekend and didn't feel like it was very durable. And it was still heavy and... I wasn't impressed by the screen quality.
I've been impressed with the MBP, and many of our CS students are moving to Mac as they really like to try OS X. And since it's BSD based, it's great to get some experience with some unix work as well. Of course, Parallels is superior to VM Ware (at least in my experience) and cheaper.
Plus, they're just overall great notebooks.
If you want a cheapr notebook though, the Asus looks okay.
Honestly though man, as a fellow college student, don't get anything over 5.5 lbs or so. It'll kill your back quickly when you put a book or two in the bag with it.
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I do really like the MB and the MBP. The problem is that the MB doesn't have the hardware I want and even with my student discount the MBP is to much money. I was checking out the HP NC6400 and did alitte browsing. Is the HP DV2000t any good? I would probably get the 9-cell battery because i dont like the 12 cell sticking out
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Yeah, the MBP is pretty pricey. But now, you get much more for the price than the previous version.
The $200 discount is decent, but could be a bit better. I hear the DV2000t is decent, but I've always hated HP. I won't buy any of their products anymore.
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Re: Computer Science Student wondering
Hi there everyone, I was looking to mac book pros, i really like them! i was wondering if i jsut jump on this deal i found through my school.
Its 1600.
Model Refurbished MacBook Pro
Processor 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory 1GB (single SODIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
Display 15.4-inch (diagonal), 1440 x 900 resolution, TFT widescreen
PCI Express Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI
Video Built-in iSight Camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
Audio Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone
Hard disk drive 100GB Serial ATA/100; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Ethernet Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Wireless Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Modem Apple USB Modem (sold separately)
Input Apple Remote; full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; Scrolling Trackpad
Expansion One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
Weight 5.6 pounds
Footprint 14.1 x 9.6 inches
Thickness 1.0 inches (2.59 cm)
Video accessories DVI to VGA adapter included (other adapters sold separately)
Hardware accessories 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery
I would like it to have 2gb ram but i could always upgrade that myself. Any advice would be appreciated.